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The Children's Meeting

Daniel S. Warner • English

Primary Scripture: Nehemiah 12:43

Verse 1

Oh, we love the children’s meeting, Where we learn the golden rule; Here we come with happy greeting In our precious little school.

Chorus

Oh, how sweet! The Lord is here today; And the angels o’er us hover, As we children sing and pray.

Verse 2

Oh, it makes us feel so happy That we have a meeting, too, Where we sing our songs to Jesus, Who has loved us children so.

Chorus

Oh, how sweet! The Lord is here today; And the angels o’er us hover, As we children sing and pray.

Verse 3

Jesus, bless our little meeting, Teach us how to love Thee more, Help us sing and pray and worship, And Thy holy name adore.

Chorus

Oh, how sweet! The Lord is here today; And the angels o’er us hover, As we children sing and pray.

Verse 4

And our dear, beloved brethren, Read the precious, holy word, And instruct us little children To be good and please the Lord.

Chorus

Oh, how sweet! The Lord is here today; And the angels o’er us hover, As we children sing and pray.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • nehemiah 12:43
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